The selection of candidates for appointment to the posts will be made on written examination (objective type) and oral tests. The final selection of these posts will be based on the written and oral marks put together.

The minimum qualifying marks for selection are OCs 40%, BCs 35% SCs, STs 30% or as per rules. The minimum qualifying marks are relaxed able in the case of SC/ST/BC on the discretion of the Commission.

The candidates will be selected and allotted to Service/ Department as per their rank in the merit list and for the vacancies available. N.B.: Mere securing minimum qualifying marks shall not vest any right in a candidate for being considered for selection.

The selection will be made on state-wide merit. Reservation to local candidates is not applicable to this recruitment as per departmental special rules.

The appearance in all the papers at the Written Examination as per rules is compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will automatically render his candidature as disqualified.

Candidates have to produce Original documents and other particulars for verification as and when required and called for. If the particulars furnished in the application do not tally with the Original documents produced by the candidate, the candidature will be rejected. The candidate should carefully fill in all the particulars. For any omission on his part in filling the application leading to rejection of his/her candidature as he/she will be solely and squarely responsible. Commission will not entertain any request in this regard.

The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the appropriate medical classification.

Scheme of Exam:

Part-A:Written(Objective Type)Examination

1

General Studies and Mental ability

150 Marks

150 Ques.

150 Minutes

2

Concerned Subject

300 Marks

150 Ques.

150 Minutes

Total

450 Marks

Vacancies:

PC.No

Name of the Post

No. Of Vacancies

Age as on 01/07/2011

Min. Max.

Pay Scale Rs.

01

Drug Inspector in A.P. Drugs

Control Administration Service.

56

18-34

Rs.16,150-42,590/-

Education Qualification:

Post Code

Name of the Post

Educational Qualifications

01

Drug Inspector in A.P. Drugs

Control Administration Service.

Must possess a Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science or Medicine with Specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a University established in India by Law.

How to Apply:

1. Logon to the website (www.apspsc.gov.in) and enter basic personal details like name, father’s name, date of birth, and community.

2. Immediately on entering the above details the applicant will get (downloadable) - challan form to pay the fee at A.P. online centres /State Bank of India.

3. The applicant should pay the prescribed fee in any one of the A.P. Online centres /State bank of India and obtain fee paid challan with journal number in the first instance.

4. On the next working day after payment of fee the applicant should again visit Website and enter the journal number to get and fill the format of application and should submit on-line.

5. Affix your recent colour passport size photograph on a white paper and then sign below the photograph with black pen. Scan the above photo and signature and upload in the appropriate space provided (jpg format) in application form.

6. The applicants have to invariably fill all the relevant columns in the application and should submit on-line.

Hand written/ typed/ Photostat copies/ outside printed application form will not be accepted

Only applicants willing to serve anywhere in the Andhra Pradesh should apply.

Contact Information:

For any problems related to online submission and downloading of hall-tickets

1. General Science – Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

2. Current events of national and international importance.

3. History of India – emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP Indian National Movement.

4. World Geography and Geography of India with a focus on AP.

5. Indian polity and Economy – including the country’s political system- rural development – Planning and economic reforms in India.